Lakers Miss Jonathan Kuminga to Timberwolves

Jonathan Kuminga picked the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Lakers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Los Angeles offered him a starting role and more than $12 million per year. Now the Lakers are looking at other options, including PJ Washington, De’Andre Hunter, and free agent Bruce Brown. Washington would bring size and versatility, plus he already has chemistry with Luka Dončić from Dallas’ 2024 Finals run. Hunter offers wing shooting but carries a $24.9 million cap hit. Brown could be the cheaper fit, giving the Lakers defense and shooting behind Austin Reaves. Los Angeles could also wait and see what the roster needs closer to the trade deadline.